How many hours a day should I run a heating pad under seeds? Dave

Asked March 26, 2014, 4:24 PM EDT

How many hours a day should I run a heating pad under seeds? Dave

Ramsey CountyMinnesota

1 Response

Hi, You should leave the heating mat/pad on low all the time. If you are using artificial lights, you should provide about 16 hours of light each day to start your seedlings. A timer is an excellent way to make sure the seedlings are getting enough light. Here is some information from the U on starting seeds indoors. Scroll down to see the article.http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/flowers/starting-seeds-indoors/